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The Tempering of Men

Elizabeth Bear;Sarah Monette (2011)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesIskryne #2
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.64
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Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentExplicit
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

ViolenceWarAnimal HarmPolitical ViolenceDeath

Positive tags

Found FamilyMentor FigureSurvivalAdventure

Hero archetypes

Wolf-Bonded WarriorWar Leader

Heroine archetypes

Konigenwolf / Alpha Female Wolf

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVsFellowship

Tropes

ShapeshiftersFellowshipWarPolitical IntrigueRebellionNon-Western SettingFound FamilyReluctant HeroMentor Figure

Themes

Loyalty and DutyPack DynamicsLeadership ConflictWar and SurvivalHuman-Animal BondInternal RivalryInvasion and Defense

Synopsis

A sequel to "A Companion of Wolves" finds a new pack formed by Isolfr and his sister, the Konigenwolf Viradechtis, threatened by a rivalry between its two war leaders, a situation that is complicated by an invading army of humans.

Tags

Military FantasyAnimal Companion FantasyNorse-Inspired